P2590
Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
What it means
P2590 means Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.
Where it lives
For P2590, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2590 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A loose or chafed turbocharger boost control position sensor B wire
- Corrosion at the sensor B connector
- A failing turbocharger boost control position sensor B
- A sticking wastegate or boost control valve
What to do next
- Read turbocharger boost control position sensor B on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
- Inspect the sensor B wiring for chafe or looseness
- Check the sensor B connector for corrosion
- Check the wastegate or boost control valve for sticking
- Replace the turbocharger boost control position sensor B if the harness tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.